Delicious food! I had the Patty Melt with their famous Rum Runner, which is a frozen slushie type…read moredrink. They had a fun summertime topper of a pink pony duck to make your drink a "Quacktail" instead of a "Cocktail". FUN! Sit outside if possible for their gorgeous view of the water!!

If you love the song Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan, this might be at the top of your list of…read moreplaces to check out on Mackinac Island. It's also well known for their outdoor seating. I was hoping to get a seat outside on the patio by the water, but it was a 90 minute wait, so Nate and I just grabbed a spot on the rail near the bar. The bar is very pink and fun. They're known for their rum runners, but I wanted something less sweet so I opted for a spritz. They have plenty of beer on tap and a full food menu, but we had just eaten. There is even a tiny stage behind the bar. I'm glad we got to stop by the iconic Pink Pony and might try to go again the next time I'm on the island.

Loved this spot on the main street! We had excellent service, food and beer…read more It had a good kids menu and I would happily recommend it to anyone. I thought the turtle/island theme with the beer names was adorable.

5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here. Skip to the end to see my…read morerating scale. To be fair, since it's on Mackinac Island, you're going to travel an hour just to get here anyway. But yeah, if I lived anywhere in the area I'd plan a night around coming here. The three things I look for in a brewery are an inviting outdoor space, accessibility to some good grub, and (of course) some quality beers. Big bonus if a place is dog friendly. Great Turtle easily accomplishes all three. Our waitress was great - they were fairly busy but she was super friendly and made sure we were taken care of without being up-in-your-face. The lunches we enjoyed were tasty and filling. We actually came here twice on the same day. The first time we got the 12-sample flight of all their beers. We then left for a walk around the town. After an hour of talking about Great Turtle we decided to go back for lunch and a pint of our favorite beer from the flight. Very rare for us to repeat a place, especially on the same day! Next time we venture into Northern Michigan I'll try to convince Mama to go back again, get a room nearby, and spend more time without the concern of driving later on. My rating scale: 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

Fantastic restaurant and service! Dishes are all well made and high quality. Wine selection is ok…read morebut could be better and higher end. Cocktails and desserts were all good.

First off, Woods Restaurant feels special because of its remote location on the island. The dining…read moreroom is interesting and historic. We ordered the tasting menu with wine pairings to celebrate our anniversary. The service was excellent and the food was good, but it felt a bit like someone was trying to replicate "fine dining" without actually being fine dining. Don't get me wrong, the food was very good, but the presentation often felt like it was trying too hard for what it was. We were surprised that for having dress code there were a lot of people in jeans and shorts, making the experience feel less than actual fine dining.

Oh, Mary! Definitely get the signature dish at Mary's Bistro: the crispy chicken tenders. It's a…read morelotta beige on one plate -- breaded chicken tenders, fries and coleslaw -- but sometimes you need to embrace a monochromatic meal every now and then. The chicken tenders come with a creamy mustard sauce (also beige) that is delicious all by itself. The chicken fried chicken is also great, and comes with a bacon-corn gravy smothered on top. The chicken fried chicken is served with mashed potatoes and green beans. It's a comforting dish. They have a small kids menu at Mary's: a cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, grilled cheese and mac & cheese. All of the kids entrees come with fries, except the mac & cheese. One of my children ordered the kids' mac & cheese, and I'm happy to say that the mac & cheese is house-made, and not Kraft mac & cheese. I like when a restaurant makes an effort to make their own mac & cheese for kids! The location is great -- right on the beach, with patio seating. We visited during the fall, on a chilly day, so we sat inside, but we still had a nice view of the beach. After we ate, we were steps away from the sand. It was nice to enjoy a tasty meal and then watch the sun set from the beach that was right there.

Food was good, service good. Beers are very reasonable given you're on an island. Was very busy but…read morewe had a reservation so I would recommend if you're coming during peak season. Didn't take a picture of their Italian salad but it was phenomenal!

Needed a place to eat and found the Broken Spoke! The place next door had an hour wait, so we…read morechecked out the Broken Spoke. The wait was about 15-20 minutes - so much better of a wait time! I like the theme and vibe of the place - the play on bikes and name of the restaurant is perfect. Decor is bike themed but not overly done. Rustic and laid back. Our waitress was excellent - very friendly and attentive. All staff were wearing masks. Good drink menu in addition to food. A lot of small plate options but the portion sizes of the small plates could feed at least 2-4 people. I went with sweet potato fries and steak tender bites - delicious! The dipping sauces for the fries had three different options - sweet/savory, loved trying each one. The sweet potato fries were not mushy and had a good crunch. The steak was cooked to perfection - I asked for medium and I got medium! Everyone seemed happy with their food. Restrooms were downstairs. Nice dining option in the city - only con there was no outdoor seating. Picking up on social media - looks like this place used to be Huron St. Pub & Grill not sure if it was a re-branding or new owners. Either way, I hope Broken Spoke is here to stay on the island!

Went for dinner and the place had a great vibe, chill music, good food, and amazing service. Our…read morewaitress was super nice, helpful, and attentive. The Po' Boy was our favorite, definitely would go back again. Update: Went for dinner, still a great atmosphere and great service. The tomato basil soup was too salty and we couldn't finish it, the fish tacos were a little fishy, but the Po' Boy was still really good.

Service - everyone was very helpful and friendly. Ambiance -…read morevery laidback brewery/pub feel, 4 tv monitors with sports and fun tv shows like (AFV and American Ninja, etc) Food - stuffed French toast was very yummy, gravy and biscuits were very good, 1 lb of bacon was good but a bit much. Self serve beer/cider - really cool concept....you pick the size glass you want (4oz, 8oz, or 12oz) then pick the cider/beer/seltzer you want, then swipe your bracelet to that machine and it pours it and charges you only for the amount you poured. We stopped by on our way up to the Soo and since it was 10:30 am we got breakfast food. Definitely plan to come back during lunch/dinner next time.

4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here. Skip to the end to see my rating scale…read more The three things I look for in a brewery are an inviting outdoor space, accessibility to some good food options, and (of course) some quality beers. Big bonus if a place is dog friendly. Salty Mac accomplishes all of these parameters. It's self-serve, so it's a little different in that regard, but someone was always handy to get you pointed in the right direction with how the taps work - and there are a lot to pick from! They have options for wine, seltzers, ciders, and about a dozen different varieties of beers. In my experience it's tough to have that many offerings and produce a brew that's fantastic and make me want to come back for the beer alone. So while none of the beers were fantastic, there are enough solid options that I found one I liked and happily ran through three within a short time. The flatbreads available were really nice. We had a crab rangoon and a white, both excellent. Lastly I need to point out their tipping policy. The owners decided to pay their staff a good competitive wage so that their income wasn't based on the number of customers through the door. For that reason, all the tips are donated to local charities which were listed on a card near the register. I absolutely love that approach and wish more places did it that way. Much respect for this! My rating scale: 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

If you're a bourbon drinker, this place has a nice selection. Our bartender, Claire was a delight…read moreand so was her boss, who happened to come by as she was making a drink with a bubble on top. Very cool. Food looked delicious but we had reservations elsewhere with the rest of our party.

Who goes to a whiskey and bourbon bar and orders a glass of wine and an espresso martini? This…read moreperson right here. Sometimes, I need to zig when you thought I was going to zag. I like to keep it fresh up in here. The thing is, the prices for the bourbon were a touch overpriced, but the cocktails and wine were decent. That's the reason for my decision, but I think if you're in the mood for whiskey or bourbon and you're on Mackinac Island, then this is a good place to find it. They have a large variety of many different brands. I didn't get any food -- just popped in for a cheeky drink. The bar area is a nice place to sit, enjoy a drink and contemplate your visit to the island.

Great options on the menu, including Swedish meatballs, grilled ribeye, Asian rice bowl, chicken &…read morewaffle, and chicken pot pie. The brussels weren't as good as Smokey Jose's. Zesty brussels sprouts & bacon $9 Chicken and waffle $18 ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2019

First time being on the island for multiple days. We ate at Broken Spoke yesterday and decided to…read morecome back again today. My wife and I agreed, the best food we ate on the island. The BBQ burger may be the best burger you have ever had! Bacon and brisket with your burger? So good. Good drinks and even better food.